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marshmallows

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛɫoʊz// UK //mˈɑːʃmɐlˌəʊz// marsh·mal·lows

n. soft, sweet, and spongy white candies made from sugar and gelatin. You often roast them over a fire or put them in hot chocolate.

n. a type of confectionery made from sugar, water, and gelatin, whipped to a spongy consistency and typically dusted with cornstarch. Often used in culinary contexts involving roasting or as a topping for hot beverages.


SIMPLE

We roasted marshmallows over the campfire until they turned brown.

CONTEXTUAL

The children carefully placed several pink and white marshmallows into their mugs of steaming cocoa.

COMPLEX

While traditional recipes once utilised the sap of the marshmallow plant for its medicinal properties, modern versions rely on gelatin to achieve that characteristic elastic and airy texture.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually appears in the plural form when referring to the individual candies; the singular is used for the substance or a single piece.

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